We provide grants to improve youth mental health at scale.

Transforming the lives of America's youth by providing generous grants to visionary, Biblically-based non-profits dedicated to enhancing mental health at scale.

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Mental health among adolescents is at crisis levels.

Adolescents have soaring rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. This alarming trend is fueled by multiple factors, including increased academic pressures, social media influence, and the ongoing impact of global events.

have had a major depressive episode 1
15%
have seriously considered attempting suicide 2
22%
of 13-18 year olds have had an anxiety disorder 3
32%
experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness 2
42%

1 Data and Statistics on Children’s Mental Health, CDC

2 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, CDC

3 Mental Health for Adolescents, US Dept of Health & Human Services

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We fund mental health improvement initiatives that align with our four core criteria.

Core Criteria #1

Focused on Youth

Our mission is centered on supporting youth aged 6-26 in their mental health journey. By focusing on these formative years, we aim to provide them with the necessary tools and resources to foster a strong foundation for a healthy and fulfilling future.

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Core Criteria #2

Scalable to thousands

We prioritize funding scalable programs and non-profits capable of reaching thousands of youth across diverse communities. Our grant recipients should demonstrate the ability to adapt and expand their services to ensure no one is left behind in our mission to improve mental health outcomes.

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Core Criteria #3

Biblical Foundation

Our commitment is anchored in the transformative power of Jesus Christ as revealed through scripture. We support organizations that embrace these truths and values in their programs. We believe this integration of faith is critical to provide true healing, setting youth on the path that God desires for them.

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Core Criteria #4

Evidence-Based

We prioritize initiatives that utilize evidence-based and empirically validated methods in the mental health field.

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We'd love to consider funding your efforts to make a dent in the mental health crisis. Apply below to tell us more about what you're working on.

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Who we are
The Anchor Mental Health Foundation was founded in 2023 to incentivize and accelerate the development of mental health resources for youth that can make a significant dent in the mental health crisis in America.